Portland Pilots 68, Washington State Cougars 61
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-12 · Winner: Portland Pilots
Portland Pilots defeated Washington State Cougars 68–61 on 2026-02-12 in NCAA Women's play, a 7-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:40 swung win probability 88% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Pilots | 2 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 68 |
| Washington State Cougars | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:40 swung win probability 88% → 28%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost Q2 13-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 9:40 (win probability 88% → 28% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 9–0 | Q1 3:59 | 69% → 92% |
| Portland Pilots | 14–0 | Q3 9:40 | 88% → 28% |
| Washington State Cougars | 8–0 | Q3 7:43 | 28% → 69% |
| Portland Pilots | 8–0 | Q3 3:55 | 69% → 22% |